Category: Career Planning

Federal Bar Association: State of the Court Luncheon – Great Networking Opportunity. Free tickets – see below!

The Office of External Programs has purchased two tickets for the September 19 Northern District of Ohio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association State of the Court Luncheon in Cleveland. Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. and Chief Judge Marilyn Shea-Stonum will report on matters of interest to practitioners in the Northern District. This is a great networking opportunity for students. We will randomly choose two students to receive a free ticket to the luncheon. If you would like to be included in the drawing for the free tickets, you must e-mail Jeanne Kennedy by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6. Winners will be announced by 12 noon on Wednesday, September 7.

 Students whose names are not selected for the free ticket may still attend free of charge by working at the registration table during the event.  Students who volunteer to work will receive general community service hours for the hours they work. If you would like to volunteer to work, please call or e-mail Mandy Fowler Aquilina at the Federal Bar Association Administrative Offices (1-877-322-6364 or admin@fba-ndohio.org). Volunteer spots are filling quickly so contact Ms. Fowler Aquilina ASAP.

The luncheon will take place on Monday, September 19 at 12 noon (doors open at 11:30) at the Marriott Cleveland Downtown, Key Center, 127 Public Square.

 You may also purchase tickets to the luncheon for $55 each.

New On-Campus Interviewer — Ohio Attorney General – Submit materials to CPPO by September 12

NEW ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWER – OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE – September 30, 2011– Hiring Criteria:  2L, 3L Students; top 33% of class.  Application Materials:  Cover letter, Resume, and Transcript.  Cover letter should be addressed to Nicole Smith, HR Senior Analyst; 30 East Broad Street, 16th Floor; Columbus, OH  43215.  Application materials should be submitted to the Career Planning and Placement Office no later than 12 noon on Monday, September 12, 2011

Cincinnati Insurance Company to Interview on campus for summer 2012 positions – Submit materials to CPPO by tomorrow, Friday, September 2.

New On-Campus Interviewer – Cincinnati Insurance Company will be here at the Law School on Wednesday, September 7 to interview members of the Class of 2013 (current second year full-time and 3rd year part-time students) for a summer 2012 law clerk position to begin in May 2012. They will consider all students in the top 50%. Students who wish to be considered for an interview must submit resume, law school transcript, list of references and writing sample to the Career Planning and Placement Office no later than Friday, September 2 at 12:00 noon.

 

 

Akron Law Alumni Golf Outing — Update

Congratulations to Kun “Jamie” Lee and Andrew Maas, the winners of the drawing for the two student spots, compliments of Akron Law’s Office of External Programs, in the upcoming alumni golf outing on September 16 at Firestone Country Club South!  And thanks to all the students who entered the drawing.  If any student would like to register to participate in the golf outing, visit http://www.lawalum.uakron.edu/Page.aspx?pid=534.

2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to open soon — details below

2011-12 Presidential Management Fellows Program:  The 2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application season will open on September 15, 2011.  Approximately 850 3Ls, LLMs, and other Graduate Students will be selected for this two-year program which places applicants in public policy and management positions with a variety of federal agencies and departments.  In 2011, 860 finalists were selected from 9,000 applicants; by Summer’s end, 400 had found placements. 

 The program provides a two-year federal government fellowship to individuals who have completed a graduate-level course of study at an accredited college or university.

 PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

 Program Requirements:  Candidates must be U.S. citizens (with a few exceptions listed on website) and receive graduate degrees by August 31, 2012.  Qualified non-citizens may contact pmfapplication@opm.gov to request a temporary 9-digit number to use for social security number during application.

 Deadline: The on-line application for the PMF Class of 2012 will open on Thursday, September 15, 2011 and close on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

For further information on the PMF Program, please visit www.pmf.gov.

 Application Process:  Between Sept. 15 and Sun., Sept. 25, 2011 apply through USAJOBS by submitting resume; online questionnaire (includes biographical information, preferences for geographical placement and assessment center preferences, veterans preference eligibility, and demonstration of key skills and competencies) and documentation for Veteran’s Preference if claimed.  Also, print Nomination Form and submit to your school’s Nomination Official.  The Official will conduct a competitive nomination process using criteria such as breadth/quality of accomplishments, capacity for leadership and commitment to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs, and provide PMF with recommendations by Sept. 30, 2011.  Between Oct. 1 and 10, those recommended will take a timed on-line assessment (includes situational judgment test inquiring how you would respond in a given situation; life experience questionnaire, requiring response to questions regarding training, experience, education and life history; and written essay in response to a prompt or target topic).